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I don't have a problem with the character so much as the mold. The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now? I thought all the Ultra Magnus repaints were pushing it.

Really, only Seeker molds can get away with going back to the well again and again. And I wonder if even that would be the case in any other toyline where one mold was used so many times.

I really would've liked to see a newer mold utilized. Even if they used a different Prime mold for Ginrai. After all, they can write the supporting fiction any way they like to explain it.

RiddlerJ wrote:The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now?

*sheepishly raises hand* Only the original release of Classics Optimus Prime. It was a struggle for me to get one. Found my break after seven years waiting for one to pop up at a respectable price (like $50), and he was clearly somewhat beat-up (chipping paint on his little arm details, a miniscule amount of rust and wear on the smokestack SMG). Ginrai would be my second version, if I end up getting this set (which I really hope to).

RiddlerJ wrote:I don't have a problem with the character so much as the mold. The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now?

I don't own any version of it. None. Which is 1 of the reason why I offered earlier to split the cost of a set with someone. I'll take Ginrai and Ferak, the other person can have the other 3.

RiddlerJ wrote:The Classics Prime mold again?

Kinda disappointing, especially after such a long wait. You follow up Scorponok with this?

Agreed, I got concerns on this mold and it's over-use considering Cloud OP on the horizon. There is no denying how amazing it really looks but c'mon "powers that be"...really? I think G2 deluxe Laser Prime should have been considered. After all they did re-release Shattered OP using this mold so you know...what the hell.

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:So all he needs is the Apex Armor set no?

Needs his trailer before he can get Godbomber.

I'm looking at Fansproject to head this one up and doing some major re-tooling on the armor upgrade that was created for this mold indeed. We'll just have to see what lies ahead I suppose.

Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Nemesis Destron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:So all he needs is the Apex Armor set no?

Needs his trailer before he can get Godbomber.

I'm looking at Fansproject to head this one up and doing some major re-tooling on the armor upgrade that was created for this mold indeed. We'll just have to see what lies ahead I suppose.

I think Xovergen did really well with the Trailerforce for this mold, it almost made me buy a Classics OP just so I can get the trailer. Ended up passing on it. The robot mode never impressed me at all, and I couldn't justify getting it just to have another Prime. This being part of BotCon kinda puts it over the hump, even though I don't care for that orange. Maybe Xovergen will re-color the Trailerforce into the Fire Guts Ginrai, though I doubt it, as I mentioned earlier. There won't be enough of the BotCon version produced to justify another limited run for the Trailerforce, even if it's just a redeco.

In all honesty, one of the first things that I can't help but think "Thank God it's not a black Prime"

Mkall wrote:In all honesty, one of the first things that I can't help but think "Thank God it's not a black Prime"

I didn't think they would do that, considering Cannonball's color scheme. It would have been too much of the same.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:I don't have a problem with the character so much as the mold. The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now?

I don't own any version of it. None. Which is 1 of the reason why I offered earlier to split the cost of a set with someone. I'll take Ginrai and Ferak, the other person can have the other 3.

Sabrblade wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:I don't have a problem with the character so much as the mold. The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now?

No versions of this mold at all.

Whoops. Sorry. I guess I stand corrected.

I still think the mold is a little overused. Maybe if this figure was in one of the two packs, I wouldn't mind, but it seems like a letdown for the boxset.

Of course, if they went totally nuts and did a threepack three-color deal like they did with the Rainmakers last year, using this mold. I'd totally be on board for that.

Sabrblade wrote:Looking over BotCon's Twitter, we can guess what at least one of the souvenir sets will have:

Swords will be available in souvenir packs

And this Tweet suggests that the souvenirs could celebrate BotCon itself:

And don't forget, this year is BotCon's 20th anniversary #Souvies]

So either characters who've been represented in previous BotCon stories before whose features includes swords, or previous BotCon characters who come with totally new-mold, original, never before-released swords?

LeSamourai wrote:

Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

oh man, it is wild to see a writer from the 80s cartoon actively interested in the franchise's merchandise. If this is actually Mr. Hall, this is a guy that actively deserves the figure.

I'm a fan of Devcon, myself, and have been waiting for one to go with my Universe Smokescreen. Can't afford the box set, sadly, but I would totally pick one up individually.

Maybe we can hope for a retail release someday? Obviously not with this mold or headsculpt, but still. It'd be nice.

Sabrblade wrote:Looking over BotCon's Twitter, we can guess what at least one of the souvenir sets will have:

Swords will be available in souvenir packs

And this Tweet suggests that the souvenirs could celebrate BotCon itself:

And don't forget, this year is BotCon's 20th anniversary #Souvies

I wanna Shokaract >:oP

SW's SilverHammer wrote:I wanna Shokaract >:oP

A redeco of the incoming freebie? Me likey.

RiddlerJ wrote:I still think the mold is a little overused.

I do agree with that. He's had 7-8 different incarnations, at least, IIRC. I just haven't seen 1 that I wanted, until now.

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:I wanna Shokaract >:oP

A redeco of the incoming freebie? Me likey.

Pirate Shokaract?

Maybe have him as The Hunter and it could work.

I still want a Transmetal Fractyl from TM Terrorsaur.

Also (if I had my way)I'd want some more of the 3H/O.T.F.C.C character to be redux

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:I don't have a problem with the character so much as the mold. The Classics Optimus Prime mold was a good one but is there anyone that doesn't have at least 3 versions of it by now?

I don't own any version of it. None. Which is 1 of the reason why I offered earlier to split the cost of a set with someone. I'll take Ginrai and Ferak, the other person can have the other 3.

Throw in postage to Australia and you've got a deal!

Sabrblade wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also (if I had my way)I'd want some more of the 3H/O.T.F.C.C character to be redux

I'm imagining that some of the souvenirs might indeed be updates to some of the 3H toys.

Calling it right now, CatSCAN from Universe (2008) Cheetor.

Mindmaster wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also (if I had my way)I'd want some more of the 3H/O.T.F.C.C character to be redux

I'm imagining that some of the souvenirs might indeed be updates to some of the 3H toys.

Cakking it right now, CatSCAN from Universe (2008) Cheetor.

G2 Nightracer From F.E Arcee